Visa Bulletin for March 2018
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the March 2018 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from February 2018: 33 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F1 Philippines (+2.5 months), EB-2 China (+2.2 months), EB-3 China (+2.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for March 2018 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, March 2018 adjustment of status filing charts.
New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.
Employment-based: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Dec 15, 2008+0.2 mowas Dec 8, 2008 | Dec 8, 2013+2.2 mowas Oct 1, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2007+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2006 | Nov 15, 2014+2.0 mowas Sep 15, 2014 | Current | May 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Mar 1, 2016 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2007+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2007+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2007 | Current | May 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Mar 1, 2016 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jul 1, 2016+0.3 mowas Jun 22, 2016 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Jul 22, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Feb 8, 2009 | Feb 1, 2015+2.6 mowas Nov 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2016 | Current | Oct 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2016 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2008 | Jun 1, 2008 | Current | Oct 1, 2016+2.0 mowas Aug 1, 2016 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Sep 1, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Mar 22, 2011+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 2011 | Mar 22, 2011+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 2011 | Jul 22, 1996+0.7 mowas Jul 1, 1996 | Oct 15, 2005+2.5 mowas Aug 1, 2005 | Mar 22, 2011+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 2011 |
| F2A | Mar 22, 2016+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Feb 1, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016+0.7 mowas Mar 1, 2016 |
| F2B | Mar 1, 2011+1.5 mowas Jan 15, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011+1.5 mowas Jan 15, 2011 | Oct 15, 1996+1.2 mowas Sep 8, 1996 | Sep 8, 2006+1.6 mowas Jul 22, 2006 | Mar 1, 2011+1.5 mowas Jan 15, 2011 |
| F3 | Dec 15, 2005+1.0 mowas Nov 15, 2005 | Dec 15, 2005+1.0 mowas Nov 15, 2005 | Jun 22, 1995 | Mar 22, 1995+0.2 mowas Mar 15, 1995 | Dec 15, 2005+1.0 mowas Nov 15, 2005 |
| F4 | Feb 1, 2004+0.8 mowas Jan 8, 2004 | Aug 22, 2004+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2004 | Nov 15, 1997+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 1997 | Nov 22, 1994+1.7 mowas Oct 1, 1994 | Aug 22, 2004+1.0 mowas Jul 22, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 | Sep 8, 1997+10.2 mowas Nov 1, 1996 | Oct 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| F2A | May 1, 2017+5.9 mowas Nov 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017+5.9 mowas Nov 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017+5.9 mowas Nov 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017+5.9 mowas Nov 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017+5.9 mowas Nov 1, 2016 |
| F2B | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 1997 | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| F3 | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 1997+18.0 mowas Oct 1, 1995 | Jun 15, 1995 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| F4 | Jun 22, 2004 | Jan 22, 2005+2.2 mowas Nov 15, 2004 | Feb 8, 1998 | Mar 1, 1995 | Jan 22, 2005+2.2 mowas Nov 15, 2004 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the March 2018 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with February 2018, 33 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Dec 8, 2008 to Dec 15, 2008), EB-2 China (Oct 1, 2013 to Dec 8, 2013), EB-3 India (Dec 1, 2006 to Jan 1, 2007), EB-3 China (Sep 15, 2014 to Nov 15, 2014), EB-3 Philippines (Mar 1, 2016 to May 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Dec 1, 2006 to Jan 1, 2007), EB-3 Other Workers China (Feb 1, 2007 to Mar 1, 2007), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Mar 1, 2016 to May 1, 2016), EB-4 Mexico (Jun 22, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016), F1 India (Mar 15, 2011 to Mar 22, 2011), F1 China (Mar 15, 2011 to Mar 22, 2011), F1 Mexico (Jul 1, 1996 to Jul 22, 1996), F1 Philippines (Aug 1, 2005 to Oct 15, 2005), F1 Rest of World (Mar 15, 2011 to Mar 22, 2011), F2A India (Mar 1, 2016 to Mar 22, 2016), F2A China (Mar 1, 2016 to Mar 22, 2016), F2A Mexico (Feb 1, 2016 to Mar 1, 2016), F2A Philippines (Mar 1, 2016 to Mar 22, 2016), F2A Rest of World (Mar 1, 2016 to Mar 22, 2016), F2B India (Jan 15, 2011 to Mar 1, 2011), F2B China (Jan 15, 2011 to Mar 1, 2011), F2B Mexico (Sep 8, 1996 to Oct 15, 1996), F2B Philippines (Jul 22, 2006 to Sep 8, 2006), F2B Rest of World (Jan 15, 2011 to Mar 1, 2011), F3 India (Nov 15, 2005 to Dec 15, 2005), F3 China (Nov 15, 2005 to Dec 15, 2005), F3 Philippines (Mar 15, 1995 to Mar 22, 1995), F3 Rest of World (Nov 15, 2005 to Dec 15, 2005), F4 India (Jan 8, 2004 to Feb 1, 2004), F4 China (Jul 22, 2004 to Aug 22, 2004), F4 Mexico (Nov 8, 1997 to Nov 15, 1997), F4 Philippines (Oct 1, 1994 to Nov 22, 1994), F4 Rest of World (Jul 22, 2004 to Aug 22, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in March 2018?
No. No final action date moved back compared with February 2018.
Which chart did USCIS designate for March 2018?
For March 2018, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored applicants and the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, March 2018. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.